Assistant Cook Supervisor

Sodexo; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Full training

£17.00 per hour

Term-time contract

Sodexo Benefits

Job summary

Nishkam School West London’s in-house caterer Sodexo is seeking an experienced cook to support the Cook Manager in running the school kitchen for Nishkam School West London, Isleworth. You will prepare, cook, present and serve meals to high standards for students and staff while maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and safety.

You will also supervise catering staff, train team members, manage stock and food orders, and help reduce food waste on a busy site.

Qualifications

• Catering qualification (7061/7062 or NVQ 1/2) or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of hands-on cooking experience in a busy kitchen.
• Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training will be provided if needed.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Basic Food Handling/Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in large-scale cooking for schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook Manager with day-to-day running and supervision of the school kitchen and catering operation.
• Prepare, cook, present and serve food to company standards, including breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services.
• Supervise catering staff and provide on-the-job training.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Assist with stock control, food ordering and reducing food waste.
• Report issues to the Cook Manager or line manager.

Skills

Catering qualification

Cooking experience

Food safety awareness

Fresh produce handling

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Nishkam School West London,152 Syon Lane Isleworth TW7 5PN, you will support the Cook Manager in overseeing the day-to-day food and beverage operations within the school kitchen. You will play an important role in ensuring that food is prepared, cooked, presented, and served to the highest standards while supporting the team to deliver an excellent customer experience. Working closely with the Cook Manager, you will help supervise the catering team, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and in line with company policies and procedures.

• Support the Cook Manager with the day-to-day running and supervision of the school kitchen and catering operation.
• Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards, which may include breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality services.
• Assist with supervising and supporting catering staff, ensuring the team works efficiently and maintains high standards.
• Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and skills development to catering team members where required.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to company standards and displayed in an attractive and appealing way.
• Ensure each dish is portioned correctly and in line with business requirements.
• Maintain excellent standards of customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and overall presentation.
• Adhere to all company compliance requirements, including Food Safety, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, COSHH, and HACCP regulations.
• Ensure food preparation, cooking, storage, and service areas are kept clean and hygienic at all times.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning duties as instructed by the Cook Manager or line manager.
• Ensure all catering communal areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Safely remove and dispose of waste from catering areas in accordance with company procedures.
• Support stock control, food ordering, and the reduction of food waste where required.
• Assist the Cook Manager in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently at all times.
• Report any issues relating to food safety, equipment, staffing, or kitchen operations to the Cook Manager or line manager.
• Promote a positive team environment and lead by example in maintaining Sodexo's standards and values.
  Must have a Catering qualification - 7061, 7062, or NVQ Level 1/2 (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 1 year's hands-on cooking experience in a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training will be provided where required.
• Must have experience and be confident in large-scale cooking, ideally preparing meals for up to 1,300 students.
• Must have experience following recipes and maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, preferably within a school, education, or similar catering environment.
• Must have experience working with fresh produce and quality ingredients.
• A good understanding of the importance of following Food Safety, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, COSHH, and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines within a busy kitchen environment.
• A professional approach, with the ability to lead by example and maintain a positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support and work alongside other members of the catering team.
• Hold a Basic Food Handling/Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, customer service, and kitchen hygiene.
• Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland), About Sodexo
• At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied, £17.00 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday to Friday
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)
• Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.